Silvercrest had taken its first decisive step toward reclaiming itself, but I would not mistake Rowan’s removal for the end of the fight. The truth about my mother’s death remained unfinished, and Vivianne still had to answer for her part in the corruption that had weakened our pack.By the following morning, the council had summoned Vivianne Ashford to answer questions about the missing resources, the altered records, and her presence at my mother’s residence on the night she died. Rowan’s authority had been revoked, which meant he could no longer shield her through the office he had once controlled. For the first time, Vivianne would have to face the investigation without the protection of his position.I arrived at the council hall before the hearing began. Gabriel was already there, speaking with Elder Thomas beside a table covered in documents. The atmosphere was tense, but the elders appeared more settled than they had in recent days. With Rowan stripped of his authority, the co
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